Warblers

Warblers are a large and varied group of birds. Although the scientific families of warblers are constantly under revision, these birds all tend to be small and active with short bills. They typically eat insects and berries, which they glean from leaves or snatch out of the air.

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Vireos are small stocky birds that generally feed on berries and insects. As opposed to warblers that move almost constantly, most vireos will perch and sit for a few minutes before hopping off to the next branch.

The Northern Bobwhite is the only native resident quail in Maryland. They are a stocky, short bird that prefers to run on the ground. During the winter they form coveys that can include as many as 20 individuals. The males make a distinctive bob-WHITE call during the summer.

Shrikes are unique songbirds in that they hunt small vertebrates including mammals, birds, and reptiles. They frequently will hang their prey on thorns for later consumption. They are usually found in open fields, hedgerows, and wood edges.